Model: 27-2, The .357 Magnum. Serial Number: S267361. Year of Manufacture: 1966-1967. Caliber: .357 Magnum. Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder. Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked "SMITH & WESSON". The butt is marked with the serial number "S267361". The sideplate is marked with the S&W logo.1. How many serial numbers does an S&W revolver have? An S&W revolver typically has one serial number, which is unique to that particular firearm. 2. Can I find …The closest I have is a 442 with DKT prefix. Purchased new in March of 2019, but it was made in September of 2018. If you have the case for it the date is on it. Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. Sworn Member of The Ballistic Order of St John Moses Browning.Jan 2, 2015 · K22. 14348 posts · Joined 2012. #12 · Jan 19, 2023. BHL89xx shipped Sep 1991. BJC36xx shipped Nov 1992. and BJD14xx, a Model 686-3 shipped Sep 1992. Duty then is the sublimest word in the English language. You should do your duty in all things. You can never do more, you should never wish to do less.Dec 16, 2020 · In 1958 the 357 magnum was assigned the model number 27. Many would call your revolver a pre model 27. Take care of it. Those 3.5' model 27's are worth pretty big money. Most nice onessell for over $1200, and yours is nice. Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.13902 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Aug 11, 2013. DATING A S&W. Please note that this list is a general guide and not meant to be exact. There is some dispute regarding the dates on some serial numbers and your gun may actually be a year off from what is listed. The precise shipping date as "lettered" can be several years off depending on model.2 posts · Joined 2019. #1 · Dec 30, 2019. Hello. I just purchased a 686 with an 8" barrel. Serial number Bpy7077. Also has a 216 near ejector push rod.Just curious on manufacture date and overall build quality of the gun. Attached are some pictures. Thanks!In one known example a gun with serial S136431 was not shipped until June of 1958. It's possible that a large block of serial numbers that appear to be from 1954-55 were not actually used until 1957-58. It at least one case a gun has a 5-screw serial and was built as a 4-screw gun. N Series N Frames:463 posts · Joined 2009. #2 · Jun 21, 2011 (Edited) A.) The serial number is always on the butt of the gripframe, but it may also be on the yoke after the cylinder crane is swung open. I have a 65-4 and there is no serial number there, only on the butt. B.) Small numbers are assembly numbers and have no meaning once they leave the factory.Locate the serial number on the left side of the pistol's frame. The standard location for the serial number is above the trigger guard. Some serial numbers are located underneath the frame in front of the trigger guard. Others are on the rear of the frame, above the gun's grip.Yes, in most cases, the model number of an S&W revolver includes information about the caliber, such as .38 Special or .357 Magnum. 11. Are S&W model numbers unique to specific revolver models? Yes, each S&W model number corresponds to a specific revolver model with distinctive features. 12.Your 586 was made around 1982. As far as barrels go, eBay or gunbroker.com will usually turn one up. 6" barrels should be relatively easy to find since many folks want the 4" instead. The model 27 barrels will work as well but have a bright finish and serrated top rib. You may also find one at gunpartscorp.com but expect to pay a bit more.S&W model 13-1. I have acquried a S&W model 13-1 and would like to know the age and a little about it. It has two set of numbers. One with 5 digits and one with 6. Also A20 is stamped under the 5 digit set of numbers. It is a 357 magnum ,the barrel is 4" and it is blued. Welcome to the forum.azmick. 8753 posts · Joined 2009. #7 · Jun 16, 2019. Welcome to the forum, we do like pictures. This one is also a 19-3, in the 3K serial number range. My friends call me 'M ick'. Save the Second Amendment, take a kid shooting! WendyZXZ, scott, jeepnut and 2 others. Share.Location: Richardson, TX. Posts: 7,523. The number you listed for the 10-5 is the assembly number, which is arbitrary and basically meaningless. The serial number of a Model 10 is found on the bottom of the grip frame. It will be a 6-digit number preceded by a "C" or a "D". The Model 19 is 1976 production.Mar 20, 2022 · 2 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · Mar 20, 2022. Years ago (90's), I purchased this .357 Highway Patrolman from a friend. Great straight shooter. Love this gun. Only recently did I get curious as to the age of it. Seems wherever I go on the internet, I am told you can find the serial number and age in the "Smith & Wesson Standard Catalog".Dec 22, 2021 · 2 posts · Joined 2021. #1 · Dec 22, 2021. I'm having the hardest time sorting out what you're these guns for made. I have two 686, 6-in revolvers. The serial numbers are: AUJ33XX. BFW56XX. Any help appreciated in dating these two pistols as it appears the first year's of production or worth more money. Birdhunter6, Cliff and jonesy814.44 MAGNUM. $ 1349. View. Since 1852 we've been an industry leading manufacturer of pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shooting accessories. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a brand you've learned to trust.Smith & Wesson's Registered Magnum was purpose-built to chamber the hot, new cartridge of the day: the .357 Magnum. ... in addition to its serial number, each gun was stamped with an individual ...Smiths News: This is the News-site for the company Smiths on Markets Insider Indices Commodities Currencies StocksHello I thought that someone may like this Reference of K-Frame serial number's. H.D. Post-War K-FrameSerial Numbers List. 1946- K-101--614 1947-K-615. ... Smith & Wesson Firearms > K-Frame Discussion > Post-War K-Frame Serial Number Sequence . Moderators: HotToyz44Mag, Mob Of Crows, jimg11, Top Break. Share. Share with:1365 posts · Joined 2012. #3 · Feb 8, 2014. Your M66-1 was shipped in 1981, according to The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. The original grips would have been Goncalo Alves target grips. The barrel should be pinned and the cylinder recessed on the M66-1. The grips would look like this.Hello I thought that someone may like this Reference of K-Frame serial number's. H.D. Post-War K-FrameSerial Numbers List. 1946- K-101--614 1947-K-615. ... Smith & Wesson Firearms > K-Frame Discussion > Post-War K-Frame Serial Number Sequence . Moderators: HotToyz44Mag, Mob Of Crows, jimg11, Top Break. Share. Share with:Triplelock. 9455 posts · Joined 2009. #8 · Nov 11, 2012. Yup, I like the model-27, three and a half incher too. This short barrel N-frame is a hot item and one in the condition you describe would be in the $1,000. TO $1200 range when I look at some of the on-line ads, like Guns America and Gun Broker. Hank.Your pistol dates to 1974-1975 and probably right in the middle of that date range. Serial numbers from A235001 thru A265000 were produced in that dare range. Around here, a model 59 sells for around $400-450 if it's in really nice condition. I'll assume yours is in excellent condition by your comments. Regards,FIREARM HISTORY REQUEST. Smith & Wesson is excited to announce a new partnership with the Smith & Wesson Historical Foundation (S&WHF). The S&WHF will now be providing the Smith & Wesson letter of authenticity. A letter of authenticity can help bring new insight about the age, make and model of your firearm. To order a letter, please click the ...S&W serial numbers are always stamped on the butt frame of their revolvers. It is usually stamped on the bottom but may be sometimes stamped on the forestrap. More recent models also have the serial stamped in the yoke cut that can be seen with the cylinder open, like on your 66-2. Your gun was made in 1984 or 85.The SN's will get you in the ballpark as far as manufacture date goes, but S&W uses the "ship date" as the gun's birthday. You can request from the Smith & Wesson historical Foundation a letter (costs $100) and they will research the gun and tell you the ship date and who it was originally shipped to, who will be a dealer or wholesaler.Kevin714. 206 posts · Joined 2017. #9 · Nov 4, 2019. I really hope I don't come off as being a jerk, but if you want a wealth of information on S&W's. Buy the book. I understand the people who had a S&W passed on to them from a family member, or people who just bought their first Smith. You got yourself a couple really nice squeezers.Thanks. The book shows serial numbers for the 34 as 11000 in 1955 and 52673 in 1959. Since S&W began stamping model numbers in 1957 your 34 would likely be ~1958. As far as the 34-1, it shows serial number 135464 in 1969 with the serial numbers transitioning to M prefix (starting with M1) that same year.Your correct. Taking the grips off the 19-4 and the serial number is on the butt plate. The same number is repeated in the #1 position in the photo above in my first post. The serial numbers; 19-3 4K99xxx. 19-4 39K9xxx. Yes, the 19-4 is a blued 6-inch barrel, and is a beauty. It looks brand new.To determine the age of your Smith & Wesson revolver, locate the serial number on the firearm’s frame, grip, or bottom of the handle, and then reference it to an online database or S&W’s customer support for manufacturing date verification. Contents [ …The Kindle version is around $15. As Shaun says, likely 1983...or later. Around that time, S&W switched to a three alpha, up to 4 numeric numbering system like BBBxxxx Here's the lookup table. J Serial Prefix Models: 36, 37, 38, 49, 50.Serial number lookup - 25-2, 14-4, 14-6 and 629. Jump to Latest Follow ... A forum community dedicated to Smith & Wesson firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, gunsmithing, troubleshooting, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!49 posts · Joined 2019. #3 · Feb 7, 2024. Going from top to bottom of your stacked boxes: your 63 was made in 1978-1979, your 64 was made in 1973-1974, your 67-1 was made in 1980, your 66-1 was made in 1978/79 and your 60 was made in 1984 on the 198th day of the year, this is from the spec ord code 4198 on your box label. Hope this …Identifying features: This is where to look for the model number (not used until around 1957). Sometimes the serial number is here, especially in later models. Earlier models have them here: S&W revolver names before World War II. Name Caliber Frame. .22 Hand Ejector Ladysmith 22 Long M. .22/32 Target 22 Long Rifle I.Locate the serial number on the frame, typically found on the butt or inside the crane area. 2. Can I date a Smith & Wesson revolver without the serial number? Unfortunately, dating a revolver without a serial number is challenging. However, a local gunsmith might be able to assist you based on other characteristics or markings.25691 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Feb 25, 2024. Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! I believe the serial is S299xxx. It is better to take the serial from the bottom of the butt frame since that is the official serial. However, some S&W revolvers have the serial in the yoke cut, like yours. Your gun was made in 1967.The Smith & Wesson Model 60, the world's first stainless steel revolver, was a success since its introduction in 1965. Praised by both law enforcement and sportsmen, the Model 60 was a stainless steel version of the Chiefs Special®; and began the era of stainless steel handgun production. The Model 60 is the perfect choice for those seeking a ...The Smith & Wesson Model 19 is a revolver produced by Smith & Wesson that was introduced in 1957 on ... (later designated Model 19), with the first serial-number gun (K260,000) presented to Jordan on November 15, 1955. The .357 Magnum, four-inch barreled model was standard issue to uniformed officers of the former U.S. Immigration and ...Smith And Wesson Serial Number Lookup Model 10 Howa Machinery Ltd. apologizes for any inconvenience to its customers resulting from this safety upgrade program. However, it is important that owners of affected rifles take advantage of this free upgrade program and do not use an affected rifle before it has been upgraded.K22. 14332 posts · Joined 2012. #12 · Jan 19, 2023. BHL89xx shipped Sep 1991. BJC36xx shipped Nov 1992. and BJD14xx, a Model 686-3 shipped Sep 1992. Duty then is the sublimest word in the English language. You should do your duty in all things. You can never do more, you should never wish to do less.Look down at the bottom and you will see Product with a number under it. Next is Serial# (with a number under it too) and just to the right of the serial# (in smaller numbers) are four (maybe 5) numbers. That is your M&P's Birthday. Example: One of mine is 8240. The first number is the year "8" = 2008.Step 2. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images News/Getty Images. Examine the surface of the S&W gun to find the serial number. Depending on what year it was made, the serial number could appear in various places, such as below the barrel on a revolver or on the bottom of the grip.The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 4th Edition is the ultimate S&W gun guide! In this highly anticipated, detailed revision is a fully annotated identification and price guide to the world of Smith & Wesson revolvers, semi-autos, shotguns, rifles, military arms and other collectibles. 144 new pages for a grand total of 528 pages of pure ...The Smith & Wesson Model 686 is a six- or seven-shot double-action revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson and chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge; it will also chamber and fire .38 Special cartridges. Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 686 in 1981. It is the stainless steel version of the Model 586, which featured a blued steel finish.They are available ported and unported with a choice ...Performance Center Edition PERFORMANCE CENTER® MODEL 19 CARRY COMP® 2.5" BARREL. 357 MAGNUM. $ 1269. View. Since 1852 we’ve been an industry leading manufacturer of pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shooting accessories. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality ...It became the Model 28 in 1957. There are model number marked and non model number marked 4 screw HPs. The 28-2 HP came about in 1961 with the elimination of the trigger guard screw. Around 1982, the pinned barrel and recessed cylinder were discontinued and it became the 28-3. It was dropped from the catalog in 1986.Only way to know for sure, and to get any background history, is to request a Letter from S&W Historical Foundation. Costs $100, you get the shipping date and who it was shipped to (dealer or wholesaler, not the individual who bought it). The letter also tells what the factory configuration was, and the history of how it came to be a revolver ...91874 is the serial number. S&W serial numbers are on the bottom of the grip frame. Other numbers are assembly numbers and mean nothing once the product is completed. Pictures of the entire revolver would be helpful to determine the model. Having a model name/number makes the serial number search much easier.2 posts · Joined 2019. #1 · Dec 30, 2019. Hello. I just purchased a 686 with an 8” barrel. Serial number Bpy7077. Also has a 216 near ejector push rod.Just curious on manufacture date and overall build quality of the gun. Attached are some pictures. Thanks!NUMBER OF MAGAZINES 2. 10LB TRIGGER NO. DOWNLOADS. Spec Sheet. 187020 M&P®40 SHIELD COMPLIANT. Owner's Manual. MANUAL, SHIELD 2.0 9/40/45 INCLUDING 4in - 3009898. Caliber. 40 S&W. ... ALL BACKED BY OUR SMITH & WESSON LIFETIME SERVICE POLICY. Availability subject to applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.With a .38 or .357 inside the nightstand, dresser, ... I just put best one of the smith'&weeson 38 with serial number v16828 on the butt of it. My gun also has a number on the bottom of its wood handle. ... There is some good info if you do an online search for the Smith & Wesson victory model, interesting stuff. John Fisher December 19, ...LSB#: 210304CP02. Make: Smith & Wesson. Model: 28-2 ‘The Highway Patrolman’. Serial Number: S285903. Year of Manufacture: 1966-1967. Caliber: .357 Magnum & .38 Special. Action Type: 6-Shot, Double / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder Hand Ejector Revolver. Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”, the right ...25K views 10 replies 7 participants last post by gtronin Apr 12, 2015. C. curtis41 Discussion starter. 1 post · Joined 2012. #1 · Aug 19, 2012. Smith and Wesson 686. Serial Number is AJM4xxx. Price on the original box is $245.welcome01 to the forums from the Wiregrass! When your gun was shipped in 1953-54, it was known simply as The .357 Magnum. It would become the Model 27 in 1957. Collectors will call it a "Pre-Model 27." Is there a star stamped on the butt next to the serial number?S&W revolvers serial numbers. ... recessed cylinders and 357 mag.. 800/900 maybe more.. the 63 is a 700 gun, nice but the market a bit soft on these, the 67 and the 64 probably at 600/650 - these are pinned barrel guns - someone might go higher to put these in their safes ... A forum community dedicated to Smith & Wesson firearm owners and .... 139. on a S&W revolver, the true serial numbe25K views 10 replies 7 participants last post by gtronin Apr 12, 2015 The 19-5 series started in 1982 and ended in 1988 with the introduction of the 19-6. A serial number of AUN3343 would indicate a 1987 (I would guess May/June) time frame. Enjoy your revolver. Your revolver will love shooting 38 specials but clean it well before using 357 Magnums (9X33MM R) Hello, I have a Model 19-5 and would like someone to look up the seri Help identify my S&W 357 revolver. Jump to Latest Follow. 10K views 15 replies 12 participants last post by jeepnut Jul 12, 2015. Srakow Discussion starter. 4 … Advertisement Intense study in the field...
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